Eurozone Trade Surplus Narrows in December as Exports Fall

The Euro Area trade surplus narrowed to EUR 17.0 billion in December 2018 from EUR 24.5 billion in the same month of the previous year.

Exports of goods to the rest of the world fell 2.5 percent to EUR 176.5 billion in December from last year's EUR 181.0 billion, while imports rose 1.9 percent to EUR 159.5 billion from EUR 156.5 billion. Intra-euro area trade decreased 1.2 percent year-on-year to EUR 142.6 billion in December.

Euro Area Trade Surplus Larger than Expected
The Euro Area trade surplus narrowed to EUR 22.5 billion in March 2019 from EUR 26.9 billion in the same month of the previous year, still beating market expectations of a EUR 19.9 billion surplus. Imports rose 6.0 percent and exports increased at a slower 3.1 percent. Considering the first quarter of the year, the country's trade surplus decreased to EUR 43.5 billion from EUR 46.5 billion in the same period of 2018Published on 2019-05-16

Eurozone Trade Surplus Bigger than Expected
The Euro Area trade surplus widened to EUR 17.9 billion in February 2019 from EUR 16.5 billion in the same month of the previous year, easily beating market expectations of a EUR 12.3 billion surplus.Published on 2019-04-17

Eurozone Posts Surprise Trade Surplus in January
The Euro Area trade surplus narrowed to EUR 1.5 billion in January 2019 from a revised EUR 3.1 billion in the same month of the previous year, defying market expectations of an EUR 8.0 billion deficit.Published on 2019-03-18

Eurozone Trade Surplus Larger than Expected
The Euro Area trade surplus narrowed to EUR 19.0 billion in November 2018 from EUR 23.4 billion in the same month of the previous year, still comfortably above market expectations of EUR 13.7 billion.Published on 2019-01-15

Euro Area Trade Surplus Narrows in October
The Euro Area narrowed to EUR 14.0 billion in October 2018 from EUR 17.8 billion in the same month a year earlier. Exports rose 11.4 percent year-on-year while imports increased at a faster 14.8 percent. Published on 2018-12-17

Euro Area Trade Surplus Narrows in August
The trade surplus in the Euro Area decreased to EUR 11.7 billion in August of 2018 from EUR 15.24 billion a year earlier and compared with market consensus of EUR 15.3 billion. It was the smallest trade surplus since January, as imports advanced 8.4 percent year-on-year to EUR 169.8 billion and exports rose at a softer 5.6 percent to EUR 181.5 billion. Intra-Euro trade increased to EUR 140.7 billion, up by 5.1 percent compared with August last year.Published on 2018-10-16

Euro Area Trade Surplus Falls in July
The trade surplus in the Euro Area declined to EUR 17.6 billion in July of 2018 from EUR 21.6 billion a year earlier and compared with market expectations of EUR 18 billion. Imports jumped 13.4 percent year-on-year to EUR 177.1 billion, the second-highest value on record. Exports rose at a softer 9.4 percent to EUR 194.6 billion. Intra-Euro Area trade rose to EUR 162.3 billion, up by 9.3 percent compared with July 2017.Published on 2018-09-14

Euro Area Trade Surplus Narrows in June
The Euro Area trade surplus narrowed to EUR 22.5 billion in June 2018 from EUR 25.7 billion in the same month a year earlier, well above market expectations of EUR 18 billion. Imports rose 8.6 percent and exports increased 5.7 percent. Published on 2018-08-16

Eurozone Trade Surplus Below Forecasts as Exports Fall
The Euro Area trade surplus narrowed to EUR 16.5 billion in May 2018 from EUR 19.3 billion in the same month of the previous year. The latest figure came in well below market expectations of a EUR 20.9 billion surplus due to a drop in exports.Published on 2018-07-16

Eurozone April Trade Surplus Larger than Expected
The Euro Area trade surplus widened to EUR 16.7 billion in April 2018 from EUR 15.7 billion in the same month of the previous year, and beating market expectations of EUR 14.2 billion.Published on 2018-06-15

Eurozone Trade Balance Back to Surplus in January
The Euro Area recorded a EUR 3.3 billion trade surplus in January of 2018, switching from a EUR 1.4 billion deficit a year earlier. It compares with market expectations of a EUR 22.6 billion surplus. Exports rose 9.1 percent and imports went up at a slower 6.3 percent.Published on 2018-03-19

Eurozone Posts Largest Trade Surplus in 8 Months
The Euro Area trade surplus widened to EUR 26.3 billion in November 2017 from EUR 23.8 billion in the same month of the previous year, easily beating market expectations of EUR 22.4 billion. It was the largest trade surplus since March.Published on 2018-01-15

Euro Area Trade Surplus Widens in September
Euro Area's trade surplus increased to EUR 26.4 billion in September of 2017 from a EUR 24.3 billion surplus a year earlier. It is the highest surplus ever for a September month. Published on 2017-11-15

Eurozone August Trade Surplus Smaller than Expected
The Euro Area trade surplus narrowed to EUR 16.1 billion in August 2017 from EUR 17.5 billion in the corresponding month of the previous year and way below market expectations of EUR 23.3 billion.Published on 2017-10-16

Eurozone Trade Surplus Narrows Less than Expected
The Euro Area trade surplus narrowed to EUR 23.2 billion in July 2017 from EUR 24.8 billion in the corresponding month of the previous year. Still, the reading came in above market expectations of EUR 21.4 billion.Published on 2017-09-15

Euro Area Trade Surplus Falls 8% YoY in June
The trade surplus in the Euro Area narrowed to EUR 26.6 billion in June of 2017 from a EUR 28.9 billion surplus a year earlier. Exports rose 3.9 percent while imports increased at a faster 6.2 percent. Considering the first six months of the year, the trade surplus decreased to EUR 107.7 billion from EUR 129.3 billion as imports jumped 11.6 percent and exports rose 7.9 percent.Published on 2017-08-17

Eurozone Trade Surplus Narrows In May
The Euro Area trade surplus narrrowed to EUR 21.4 billion in May of 2017 from a EUR 23.4 billion surplus a year earlier. Exports went up 12.9 percent to €189.6 billion and imports rose 16.4 percent to €168.1 billion.Published on 2017-07-14

Euro Area April Trade Surplus At 3-Year Low
The Euro Area trade surplus narrowed to EUR 17.85 billion in April of 2017 from a EUR 26.63 billion surplus a year earlier. It is the lowest surplus for an April month since 2014. Exports went down 2.8 percent year-on-year, the first decline in six months while imports rose 2.7 percent.Published on 2017-06-15

Euro Area Trade Surplus Hits Record High
The Eurozone trade surplus widened to a record high of €30.9 billion in March 2017 from €28.2 billion surplus in the same month of the previous year and above market expectations of €17.8 billion. Exports increased 13 percent to €202.3 billion and imports went up 17 percent to €171.4 billion.Published on 2017-05-16

Euro Area Trade Surplus Narrows In February
The Eurozone trade surplus declined to €17.8 billion in February 2017 from €18.2 billion surplus in the same month of the previous year while above market expectations of €16.2 billion. Exports increased 4 percent to €163.2 billion while imports went up at a faster 5 percent to €152.6 billion.Published on 2017-04-19

Eurozone Posts Biggest Trade Gap Since 2013
The Eurozone trade balance shifted to €0.6 billion deficit in January 2017 from €4.8 billion surplus in the same month of the previous year. It was the first trade gap since January of 2014 and the biggest since January of 2013. Exports increased 13 percent to €163.9 billion while imports went up at a faster 17 percent to €164.5 billion.Published on 2017-03-17

Eurozone Trade Surplus Widens In December
The Eurozone trade surplus rose to €28.1 billion in December 2016 from €24.4 billion in the same month of the previous year and above market consensus of €22.8 billion. Exports increased 6 percent to €178.6 billion while imports went up at a slower 4 percent to €150.5 billion.Published on 2017-02-15

Eurozone Trade Surplus Widens Ahead Of Expectations
The Eurozone trade surplus rose to €25.9 billion in November 2016 from €22.9 billion in the same month of the previous year, above market consensus of €22 billion. Exports increased 6 percent while imports went up at a slower 5 percent.Published on 2017-01-16

Euro Area Trade Surplus Below Expectations In October
The Eurozone trade surplus decreased to €20 billion in October 2016 compared to a €23.2 billion in the same month of the previous year, and below market consensus of €29 billion. Exports decreased 5 percent while imports dropped 3 percent. Considering the first ten months of the year, the trade surplus increased to €223.8 billion, compared with €191.4 billion in the same period of 2015.Published on 2016-12-16

Eurozone Trade Surplus Widens in September
The Eurozone trade surplus rose 37.8 percent to €26.5 billion in September 2016 compared to a €19.2 billion in the same month of the previous year, above market consensus of €22.5 billion. Exports increased 2 percent while imports dropped 2 percent. Considering the first nine months of the year, the trade surplus increased to €204.8 billion, compared with €169.1 billion in the same period of 2015.Published on 2016-11-15

Euro Area Trade Surplus Widens in August
The trade surplus in the Euro Area increased to €18.4 billion in August of 2016 from a €11.2 billion surplus a year earlier and above market estimates of a €15.3 billion. Exports recovered, rising the most in 14 months and imports increased for the first time in six months although at a slower pace.Published on 2016-10-14

Eurozone Trade Surplus Narrows Sharply in July
The Eurozone trade surplus fell 18.6 percent to €25.3 billion in July 2016 compared to a €31.1 billion in the same month of the previous year, but beating market expectations of €25 billion. Exports declined 10 percent while imports dropped at a slower 8 percent. Considering the first seven months of the year, the trade surplus increased to €160.6 billion, compared with €140.9 billion in the same period of 2015.Published on 2016-09-15

Eurozone Trade Surplus at 11-Month High
The trade surplus in the Euro Area increased 14.9 percent year-on-year to € 29.2 billion in June of 2016 as exports decreased 2.2 percent while imports shrank at a faster 5 percent. Figures compare with market forecasts of a € 25.8 billion surplus. It was the biggest trade surplus since July last year. Published on 2016-08-16

Euro Area Trade Surplus Widens 34.4% YoY in May
The Eurozone trade surplus increased 34.4 percent year-on-year to €24.6 billion in May of 2016 compared to €18.3 billion surplus a year earlier, beating market expectations of €23 billion. Imports fell 2 percent while exports rose 2 percent. Considering the first five months of the year, the trade surplus increased to €105.3 billion, compared to €85.9 billion in the same period of 2015.Published on 2016-07-15

Euro Area Trade Surplus at Record High For The Month of April
The Eurozone trade surplus widened 31.5 percent year-on-year to €27.5 billion in April of 2016. It is the highest trade surplus for an April month on record as imports fell at a faster pace than exports due to decline in oil prices.Published on 2016-06-15

Euro Area Trade Surplus Widens to 8-Month High
The Eurozone trade surplus increased to €28.6 billion in March of 2016 compared to a €19.9 billion surplus a year earlier, beating market expectations of €22.5 billion. It was the highest reading since July last year, as exports fell 3 percent while imports dropped at a much faster 8 percent. Considering the first quarter of the year, the trade surplus increased to €53.9 billion, compared with €46.8 billion in the same period of 2015.Published on 2016-05-17

Euro Area Trade Surplus Narrows Slightly in February
The trade surplus in the Eurozone decreased slightly to €19 billion in February of 2016 from a € 19.9 billion surplus a year earlier. Both exports and imports increased, recovering from falls in January.Published on 2016-04-15

Euro Area Trade Surplus at 2-Year Low in January
The Eurozone trade surplus narrowed to €6.2 billion in January of 2016 from €7.1 billion a year earlier, the lowest since January of 2014 and below market expectations of €9.0 billion. Exports fell 2 percent and imports edged down 1 percent.Published on 2016-03-17

Euro Area Trade Surplus Widens 2.5% in December
The Eurozone trade surplus increased to €24.3 billion in December of 2015 compared to a €23.7 billion surplus a year earlier but missing market expectations of €27.5 billion, as both exports and imports rose 3 percent. Considering full 2015, the trade surplus increased to €246.0 billion, compared with €184.3 billion in 2014.Published on 2016-02-15

Euro Area Trade Surplus Widens Slightly
The Eurozone trade surplus increased to €23.6 billion in November of 2015 compared to a €20.2 billion surplus a year earlier. Exports recorded the highest annual gain in four months and imports rebounded. Published on 2016-01-15

Euro Area Trade Surplus Widens in October
The Eurozone trade surplus widened to €24.1 billion in October of 2015 from €22.4 billion a year earlier, as exports grew 1 percent while imports were nearly stable.Published on 2015-12-16

Euro Area Trade Surplus Widens in September
The Eurozone trade surplus widened to €20.2 billion in September of 2015 from €17.4 billion a year earlier, as exports grew 1 percent while imports dropped 1 percent. Published on 2015-11-13

Euro Area Trade Surplus Widens in August
The Eurozone trade surplus widened to €11.2 billion in August of 2015 from €7.4 billion a year earlier, as exports surged 6 percent year-on-year while imports increased at a slower 3 percent.Published on 2015-10-16

Euro Area Trade Surplus Up to Fresh Record High
The Eurozone trade surplus widened to €31.4 billion in July of 2015 from €21.2 billion a year earlier, jumping to a new record high. Exports surged 7 percent year-on-year while imports increased only 1 percent due to cheaper energy.Published on 2015-09-15

Euro Area Trade Surplus at Record High
The Eurozone trade surplus widened 65 percent over a year earlier to €26.4 billion in June of 2015, the highest surplus on record as exports rose at a faster pace than imports. Published on 2015-08-17

Euro Area Trade Surplus Widens in May
The Eurozone trade surplus increased to € 18.8 billion in May of 2015 from a € 14.7 billion surplus a year earlier, as exports of goods were up 3 percent while imports were stable.Published on 2015-07-16

Euro Area Trade Surplus at Record High
The trade surplus in the Eurozone increased to €24.9 billion in April of 2015 from a € 14.9 billion surplus a year earlier. It is the highest surplus on record, due to a 9 percent surge in exports.
Published on 2015-06-15

Euro Area Trade Surplus Widens in March
The Eurozone trade surplus increased to € 23.4 billion in March of 2015 from a € 16.1 billion surplus a year earlier, as exports of goods were up 11 percent and imports grew at a slower 7 percent.Published on 2015-05-19

Euro Area Trade Surplus Widens in February
The Eurozone trade surplus increased to € 20.3 billion in February of 2015 from a revised € 7.6 billion in January and a € 14.4 billion surplus a year earlier. Exports rose 4 percent year-on-year helped by a weak Euro while imports were flat. Published on 2015-04-15

Euro Area Trade Surplus Widens in January
The trade surplus in Eurozone increased to €7.9 billion in the first month of 2015 from a €0.83 billion surplus a year earlier. While exports showed no growth, imports fell 6 percent.Published on 2015-03-18

Euro Area Trade Surplus Hit Record High
The Eurozone recorded a €24.3 billion surplus in December of 2014, up from a revised € 21.2 billion in the previous month and a € 13.6 billion surplus a year earlier. It is the highest surplus on record due to a surge in exports. Published on 2015-02-16

Euro Area Trade Surplus Widens to Record High
Eurozone trade surplus increased to € 24 billion in October of 2014 from a € 16.5 billion surplus a year earlier, driven by higher exports. It is the highest surplus on record. Published on 2014-12-16

Eurozone Trade Surplus Widens in August
The first estimate for the euro area trade in goods balance with the rest of the world in August 2014 gave a €9.2 billion surplus, compared with +€7.3 billion in August 2013. Yet, compared with the previous month, the trade surplus narrowed 57 percent.Published on 2014-10-16

Euro Area Trade Surplus Widens in July
The first estimate for the euro area trade in goods balance with the rest of the world in July of 2014 gave a €21.2 billion surplus, compared with +€18.0 billion a year earlier. Exports rose 3 percent while imports increased at a slower 1 percent.Published on 2014-09-15

Euro Area Trade Surplus At 7-Month High
The first estimate for the euro area trade in goods balance in June of 2014 gave a € 16.8 billion surplus, compared with a € 15.7 billion surplus a year earlier. Exports rose 3 percent while imports increased at a slower 2 percent.Published on 2014-08-18

Euro Area Trade Surplus Widens for Second Straight Month
The first estimate for the euro area trade in goods balance with the rest of the world in May of 2014 gave a €15.4 billion surplus, compared with a €14.6 billion surplus a year earlier as exports rose marginally and imports fell slightly.
Published on 2014-07-16

Euro Area Trade Surplus Widens in April
The first estimate for the euro area trade in goods balance with the rest of the world in April 2014 gave a 15.7 billion euro surplus, compared with +14.0 billion in April 2013 as imports decreased less than exports.
Published on 2014-06-13

Euro Area Trade Surplus Narrows in March
The first estimate for the Euro Area trade balance gave a € 17.1 billion surplus in March of 2014 down from a € 21.9 billion surplus a year earlier, mainly due to a fall in exports.Published on 2014-05-16

Euro Area Trade Surplus Narrows in January
Euro Area recorded a € 900 million trade surplus in January of 2014, compared with a € 13.8 billion surplus a month earlier, as imports surged 8.6 percent. January's reading is above the € 5.4 billion deficit recorded in the same month last year. Published on 2014-03-18

Euro Area Trade Surplus Narrows in December
In December, Euro Area trade surplus narrowed to €13.9 billion from a revised €17.0 billion in the previous month but was up from €9.8 billion a year earlier. During 2013, Euro Area trade in goods recorded a surplus of €153.8 billion, compared with €79.7 billion in 2012.Published on 2014-02-14

Euro Area Trade Surplus Increases in November on Falling Imports
In November of 2013, Euro Area trade surplus widened to € 17.1 billion, up from a revised € 16.8 billion in the previous month and € 12.5 billion a year earlier. Non-seasonally adjusted exports fell by 2.2 percent on the year to € 160.8 billion, while imports shrank by 5.5 percent to € 143.7 billion. Extra-EU 28 trade balance was a € 3.4 billion surplus.
Published on 2014-01-15

Euro Area Trade Surplus Widens 57% MoM in October
In October of 2013, Euro Area's trade surplus in goods rose to 17.2 billion €, compared with 9.6 bn € in October of 2012 and 10.9 bn € a month earlier. From September to October, exports rose 8.8 percent to 172.2 billion € while imports grew 5.2 percent to 154.9 billion €. Extra-EU28 trade balance was a 4.3 bn € surplus, compared with -10.2 bn a year earlier and a deficit of -0.7 bn € in September.Published on 2013-12-16

Euro Area Trade Surplus Widens in September
In September of 2013, Euro Area’s trade surplus in goods increased to €13.1 billion, from €8.6 billion a year earlier. Exports rose by a non seasonally adjusted 2.7 percent on an annual basis, while imports remained unchanged.Published on 2013-11-18

Euro Area Trade Surplus Widens in August
In August, the Euro Area trade balance in goods with the rest of the world rose to €7.1 billion, compared with €4.6 bn in August of 2012. Exports were up 1.0 percent on the year and imports edged up 0.2 percent.Published on 2013-10-16

Euro Area Trade Surplus Widens as Exports Rise
In July, the Euro Area trade balance in goods with the rest of the world rose to €18.2 billion, compared with €13.9 bn in July of 2012. Exports were up 3.0 percent on the year while imports were broadly unchanged.Published on 2013-09-17

Euro Area Trade Surplus Widens in June
In June, the Euro Area trade balance in goods with the rest of the world rose to €17.3 billion, compared with €12.8 bn in June of 2012. Exports fell 3.0 percent on the year but were offset by a steeper fall in imports of 6.0 percent.Published on 2013-08-16

Euro Area Trade Surplus Widens in May
In May, the Euro Area trade balance with the rest of the world registered a €15.2 billion surplus, compared with €6.6 bn in May of 2012. The April balance was €14.1 bn, compared with €3.3 bn in April of 2012. The increase in the trade surplus is mainly driven by falling imports, down 6 percent yoy, as exports remained broadly unchanged.Published on 2013-07-16

Euro Area Trade Surplus Widens in April
In April, the first estimate for the Euro Area trade in goods balance with the rest of the world gave a € 14.9 billion surplus, compared with € 3.3 bn in April 2012. Exports increased 9 percent yoy while imports rose 1 percent. Compared with March 2013, seasonally adjusted exports fell 0.8 percent while imports rose 0.5 percent. Published on 2013-06-17

Euro Area Trade Surplus Widens in March
The Euro Area trade in goods balance with the rest of the world in March 2013 gave a € 22.9 billion surplus, compared with +6.9 bn in March 2012. The February 2013 balance was +10.1 bn, compared with +1.2 bn in February 2012. In March 2013 compared with February 2013, seasonally adjusted exports rose by 2.8 percent while imports fell by 1.0 percent. Published on 2013-05-16

Euro Area Posts Trade Surplus in February
The first estimate for the Euro Area trade in goods balance with the rest of the world in February 2013 gave a 10.4 billion euro surplus, compared with +1.3 bn in February 2012. The January 2013 balance was -4.7 bn, compared with -9.2 bn in January 2012. In February 2013 compared with January 2013, seasonally adjusted exports rose by 0.1 percent while imports fell by 2.1 percent.Published on 2013-04-15

Euro Area Trade Deficit Narrows Year-on-Year in January
The first estimate for the Euro Area trade in goods balance with the rest of the world in January 2013 gave a 3.9 billion euro deficit, compared with -9.1 bn in January 2012. The December 2012 balance was +10.8 bn, compared with +8.0 bn in December 2011. In January 2013 compared with December 2012, seasonally adjusted exports rose by 2.0 percent and imports by 3.1 percent.Published on 2013-03-18

Euro Area Trade Surplus Widens in December
The first estimate for the euro area trade in goods balance with the rest of the world in December 2012 gave a 11.7 bn euro surplus, compared with +8.0 bn in December 2011. The November 2012 balance was +13.0 bn, compared with +4.9 bn in November 2011. During 2012, euro area trade in goods recorded a surplus of 81.8 bn euro, compared with -15.7 bn in 2011. The EU27 recorded a deficit of 104.6 bn in 2012, compared with -162.7 bn in 2011.Published on 2013-02-15

Euro Area Trade Surplus Widens in November
The first estimate for the euro area (EA17) trade in goods balance with the rest of the world in November 2012 gave a €13.7 bn surplus, compared with +4.9 bn euro in November 2011 according to data released by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union.
Published on 2013-01-15

Euro Area Trade Surplus Widens in September
The first estimate for the euro area trade in goods balance with the rest of the world in September 2012 gave a 9.8 bn euro surplus, compared with +1.7 bn in September 2011.Published on 2012-11-16

Euro Area Trade Surplus Narrows in August
The first estimate for the Euro Area trade in goods balance with the rest of the world in August 2012 gave a 6.6 bn euro surplus, compared with -5.7 bn in August 2011.Published on 2012-10-16

Euro Area Trade Surplus Widens in July
The first estimate for the Euro Area trade in goods balance with the rest of the world in July 2012 gave a 15.6 bn euro surplus, compared with +2.1 bn in July 2011.Published on 2012-09-17

Euro Area Trade Surplus Widens in July
The first estimate for the euro area (EA17) trade in goods balance with the rest of the world in June 2012 gave a 14.9 bn euro surplus, compared with +0.2 bn in June 2011. Published on 2012-08-17

Euro Area Trade Surplus Widens in May
The first estimate for the euro area (EA17) trade in goods balance with the rest of the world in May 2012 gave a 6.9 bn euro surplus, compared with -1.2 bn in May 2011. The April 2012 balance was +3.7 bn, compared with -4.5 bn in April 2011.
Published on 2012-07-16

Euro Area Trade Surplus Narrows in April
The first estimate for the euro area (EA17) trade in goods balance with the rest of the world in April 2012 gave a 5.2 bn euro surplus, compared with -4.5 bn in April 2011. The March 2012 balance was +7.5 bn, compared with +0.9 bn in March 2011. Published on 2012-06-17

Euro Area External Trade Surplus Widens in March
The first estimate for the euro area (EA17) trade in goods balance with the rest of the world in March 2012 gave a 8.6 bn euro surplus, compared with +1.0 bn in March 2011. The February 2012 balance was +2.3 bn, compared with -2.9 bn in February 2011. In March 2012 compared with February 2012, seasonally adjusted exports fell by 0.9% and imports by 1.1%.Published on 2012-05-16

Euro Area Reports Trade Surplus in February
The first estimate for the euro area1 (EA17) trade in goods balance with the rest of the world in February 2012 gave a 2.8 bn euro surplus, compared with -2.8 bn in February 2011. The January 20122 balance was -7.9 bn, compared with -16.1 bn in January 2011. Published on 2012-04-18

Euro Area Reports Trade Deficit in January
The first estimate for the euro area (EA17) trade in goods balance with the rest of the world in January 2012 gave a 7.6 bn euro deficit, compared with -16.1 bn in January 2011.
Published on 2012-03-16

Euro Area Trade Surplus Widens in December
The first estimate for the euro area (EA17) trade in goods balance with the rest of the world in December 2011 gave a 9.7 bn euro surplus, compared with -1.7 bn in December 2010. Published on 2012-02-15

Euro Area Trade Surplus Widens in November
The first estimate for euro area (EA17) trade with the rest of the world in November 2011 gave a 6.9 bn euro surplus, compared with -2.3 bn euro in November 2010. The October 2011 balance was +1.0 bn, compared with +3.1 bn in October 2010. In November 2011 compared with October 2011, seasonally adjusted exports rose by 3.9%, while imports remained stable.
Published on 2012-01-13

Euro Area Trade Surplus Widens in October
The first estimate for euro area (EA17) trade with the rest of the world in October 2011 gave a 1.1 bn euro surplus, compared with +3.1 bn euro in October 2010. The September 2011 balance was +2.7 bn, compared with +0.3 bn in September 2010.Published on 2011-12-16

Euro Area Reports Trade Deficit in August
The first estimate for euro area (EA17) trade with the rest of the world in August 2011 gave a 3.4 bn euro deficit, compared with -6.3 bn euro in August 2010. The July 2011 balance was +2.5 bn, compared with +4.6 bn in July 2010. In August 2011 compared with July 2011, seasonally adjusted exports rose by 4.7% and imports by 2.7%.Published on 2011-10-14

Euro Area Trade Surplus Widens in July
The first estimate for euro area (EA17) trade with the rest of the world in July 2011 gave a 4.3 bn euro surplus, compared with +51 mln euro in June 2011. Published on 2011-09-16

Euro Area Reports Trade Surplus in June
The first estimate for euro area (EA17) trade with the rest of the world in June 2011 gave a 0.9 bn euro surplus, compared with +0.7 bn euro in June 2010.
Published on 2011-08-16

Euro Area Reports Trade Surplus in March
The first estimate for the euro area (EA17) trade balance with the rest of the world in March 2011 gave a 2.8 bn euro surplus, compared with a deficit of 3 bn in February 2011. Published on 2011-05-17

Euro Area Records Trade Deficit in February
The first estimate for the euro area (EA17) trade balance with the rest of the world in February 2011 gave a 1.5 bn euro deficit, compared with +1.4 bn in February 2010. Published on 2011-04-15

Euro Area Trade Deficit Narrows in November
The first estimate for the euro area (EA16) trade balance with the rest of the world in November 2010 gave a 0.4 bn euro deficit, compared with +3.1 bn in November 2009. Published on 2011-01-14

Euro Area Trade Surplus Rises to 6.7 bn Euro
The first estimate for the euro area (EA16) trade balance with the rest of the world in July 2010 gave a 6.7 bn euro surplus, compared with +11.9 bn in July 2009. Published on 2010-09-16

Euro Area Trade Surplus Shrinks in April
The first estimate for the euro area (EA16) trade balance with the rest of the world in April 2010 gave a 1.8 billion euro surplus, compared with +2.6 bn in April 2009. Published on 2010-06-15

Euro Area Trade Surplus Widens
The first estimate for the euro area (EA16) trade balance with the rest of the world in March 2010 gave a 4.5 billion euro surplus, compared with +1.6 bn in March 2009. Published on 2010-05-18